Tag Archive: family

05 Nov

Experiment – lesson not really learned

I made rose water I took the petals And soaked in water Checking every day A hidden pot In greenhouse corner It was a stink I threw away I dried…
November 5, 2019 at 7:37 pm Leave a comment
04 Nov

Hanging in on there …

November 4, 2019 at 1:07 pm Leave a comment
02 Nov

Where least expected

Perfection My grandfather was a cabinet and violin maker – very skilled – and I am lucky enough to have some furniture passed down to me from the 20s and…
November 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm Leave a comment
29 Oct

Downsizing

Downsizing   8 into 3 and a cupboard Charities win A small remainder Reminder Of what was.   Echoes in scattered homes Diluted of what was. Can’t fit the dining…
October 29, 2019 at 8:28 pm Leave a comment
29 Oct

Cat kin

The cat’s out of the bag He’s wandering scared Free crouching Mohican hair ridge Eyes wide Teeth and claws ready for Instant injections of Spitting fear and hate With so…
October 29, 2019 at 12:21 pm Leave a comment
19 Apr

A Foster Friend -don’t keep people as pets

On being a foster friend It has taken many years To work this out Much love has been given Much love has been held Much love has been expected To…
April 19, 2019 at 4:07 pm Leave a comment
19 Apr

My To Do List

My To Do List Some things remain and Even when done Will claim me Again And constantly Changing But ever presently The same The routine That grounds me Causes complaint…
April 19, 2019 at 3:56 pm Leave a comment
19 Apr

Where least expected

Perfection My grandfather was a cabinet and violin maker – very skilled – and I am lucky enough to have some furniture passed down to me from the 20s and…
April 19, 2019 at 3:36 pm Leave a comment
13 Apr

Hands – my mother’s

via Hands – my mother’s
April 13, 2018 at 6:23 pm Leave a comment
13 Apr

Hands – my mother’s

Hands Her skin is a mosaic Cloisonné like veins Tube lined clay Raised ridges And colours in between The old story told Of once young
April 13, 2018 at 6:21 pm 1 Comment